ComedyTimelines
The whole comedysphere, one moment at a time.
Comedy Timelines follows comedy through every medium it has lived in: the stage, the radio, the movie screen, the television set, the club and the stream. We write about the people, the works and the turning points that changed what audiences laughed at, and how.
What we cover
The masked troupes of the commedia dell’arte and the music halls; the silent clowns and the great screen comedies; radio’s weekly stars; the sitcom, the sketch show and the late-night desk; the stand-up club, the comedy album and the special; and comedy traditions from around the world, not only in English.
How we work
Real people, real works, real dates. We do not invent quotes, and where the record is unclear we say so. Comedy can be funny about itself; it does not need to be cruel to anyone.
Get in touch
Write to comedytimelines@gmail.com, or follow us on X and YouTube. Comedy Timelines is part of The Timeline Network.